VOICED: Bella Mondo, Ivory Coast's first all-woman band

A female music group from Ivory Coast embarks on a journey to empower women through music, inspired by a personal story. Despite facing challenges, they have gained recognition through live performances. They plan to tour Canada and Europe, aiming to spread their message globally.

What was the initial motivation behind the women's musical journey?

• A promise made to a dying mother

• A desire to become famous

• A need to escape poverty

• A government initiative

What kind of attitudes did the group face in the beginning?

• Macho

• Encouraging

• Supportive

• Indifferent

What is the group's strength when it comes to performances?

• Radio broadcasts

• Music videos

• Studio recordings

• Live shows

What is one of the group's future plans?

• Opening a music school

• Touring Canada and Europe

• Starting a fashion line

• Writing a book

What is the group hoping to achieve with their first album?

• Win a Grammy award

• Take their message to a wider world

• Collaborate with international artists

• Start a new music genre